Nicks is now offering Burge Family Draycott Reserve Shiraz cheap. It's done the rounds lately. Any one tried it?
I posted elsewhere:
Bought on Vinomofo, advertised as screwcap sealed, but arrived with natural cork seal, bottle is lighter than the Draycott 2018 that was sold previously.
The cork looks reasonable high quality, but not "reserve grade" long and the base is only lightly stained.
The wine itself is dense dark red, no magenta, purple or crimson, just deep dark red.
The nose has a fair amount of mocha oak showing, no cedar or vanilla, just espresso char, with ripe red plums (Doris or otherwise) trying to make a showing.
The fruit they picked was definitely at the right time, perfectly evenly ripe, bright and fresh, no hint of prunes (or heat) despite 15% a/v. Great mid-palate weight, lush mouth feel and then the oak and tannin kicks in and the finish is a little drying at present, spoiling the carry of the fruit and leaving a slightly furry aftertaste.
Acid initially seemed a little bright, but settled nicely with food.
Hmm, 97 points? Definitely a good wine, but I don't get the length of the finish peckel found, maybe I should have given it more air time.
I used a $25 code when buying, so around $30pb, I'll probably keep it.
Then I changed my mind after the last sip and the furry dry character lingered, maybe a slight cork issue, but back it goes.
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